OpenAI, Anthropic respond to Trump’s AI security sharing executive order

The Trump administration on Tuesday signed an executive order to promote AI-powered innovation and address the security risks posed by artificial intelligence.

According to a new executive order, the government will set up a framework for developers to voluntarily provide early access to advanced frontier models equipped with major cyber capabilities before releasing them to the public, aiming to push for AI cyber defenses.

Moreover, the US President directed the departments of Treasury, Defense, Commerce and Homeland Security, plus other government officials and agencies to secure agreements from developers and companies to test their AI models.

It also calls for an AI cybersecurity clearinghouse to coordinate vulnerability scanning, validation, patching, and remediation with industry and critical infrastructure operators.

The executive also drew various responses from tech moguls and congressional leaders.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman welcomed this balanced approach as stating that the US must lead in the field of artificial intelligence.

“TheUS should lead on AI by continuing to develop the very best models, making sure they're safe, and getting cyber tools into the hands of trusted defenders, Altman said.

“The new EO gets the balance right.”

Anthropic also responded to the newly signed executive order. For months, Anthropic has been in the headlines because of its clash with the Pentagon over AI guardrails. Since the release of Mythos AI, the model with unprecedented cyber capabilities, the fears related to cyber threats have been mounting in Washington.

Taking to X, Anthropic also welcomed the decision of the administration, calling the step necessary in strengthening America’s leadership in AI.

“We look forward to collaborating with the White House to support its implementation.”

On the other hand, critics like Senator Bernie Sanders called for robust congressional action despite the order. He has always been the biggest critic of AI, as according to Sanders, these models could wipe out the jobs and economy of America.

Sander said, “After calling efforts to regulate AI 'foolish,' Trump finally acknowledged AI poses a real threat. That's the good news.”

“The bad news? His executive order is voluntary and does almost nothing to protect Americans. Congress MUST act.”